Back Bay Architectural Commission

VIO.26.1016 72 Commonwealth Avenue:

Violation: Unapproved masonry repairs at front facade. (CONTINUED FROM 12-10-2025 HEARING)

VIO.26.1015 416 Marlborough Street:

Violation: Unapproved lattice wood enclosure at Marlborough Street.  (CONTINUED FROM 12-10-2025 HEARING)

VIO.26.1014 345 Beacon Street:

Violation: Unapproved masonry work at front facade, and unapproved removal of tree and landscape work at front garden.  (CONTINUED FROM 12-10-2025 HEARING)

Ratification of 12-10-2025 Public Hearing Minutes

APP # 26.0530 BB 332-338 NEWBURY STREET: 

Proposed Work: Masterplan for signage.

APP # 26.0487 BB 302 BEACON STREET: 

Proposed Work: Request to amend the Commission’s 2023 approval that required the replacement of the existing stonework below the front facade’s first story windows with brick. The applicant seeks to retain the existing stonework in place.  (CONTINUED FROM 12-10-2025 HEARING)

APP # 26.0564 BB 463 BEACON STREET: 

Proposed Work: Changes to work previously approved on 9/10/2025 that includes: at front facade change design and configuration of previously approved fifth-story wood doors and add additional opening; and at rear elevation enlarge openings for emergency egress requirements, enlarge previously approved openings at fifth-story to accommodate French doors, and enlarge window openings below existing decorative arched windows.

APP # 26.0567 BB 192 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: 

Proposed Work: At roof alter two existing elevator machine rooms. Work includes installing two sets of metal stairs, installing a new entry door, and installing guardrails.

APP # 26.0512 BB 192 MARLBOROUGH STREET: 

Proposed Work: At roof install deck, headhouse and mechanical equipment.  WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT

APP # 26.0565 BB 263 CLARENDON STREET: 

Proposed Work: Renovation of existing residential building to accommodate elementary educational use. Work includes replacement of all windows; at front facade reconstructing entry stoop to provide access to interior lift and creating an accessible entrance; at rear elevation replacing existing fence, demolishing existing addition and constructing a one-story addition, constructing egress stairs, enlarging rear window openings to provide access to egress stairs; and at roof installing skylight and mechanical equipment.

APP # 26.0552 BB 32 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: 

Proposed Work: Replace all existing fourth and fifth-story windows with historically appropriate wood windows; and at roof replace rubber membrane roofing, reconfigure and enlarge decks, replace existing skylights with enlarged skylight, and relocate and add additional mechanical equipment and ventilation systems.

APP # 26.0568 BB 285 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: 

Proposed Work: Replace all windows, and clean, repair and repoint masonry; at front facade remove non-original lower level entrance and stairs and restore window opening, remove existing window grill at lower level window, restore and re-landscape front garden (including replacing existing tree, restoring existing curbing and installing new fence), install granite pavers at entry walkway, replace intercom and repair/repaint railings, at fifth floor restore balustrade, install deck and railing, convert existing window opening into a door, and replace copper at Mansard roof; at rear elevation install brick pavers, brick wall and new plantings at driveway and parking area, install garage door, replace existing entry door, restore existing sconces and install sconces relocated from front facade, and repair existing oriel window; and at roof install mechanical equipment, skylight, deck, headhouse rubber membrane roof and live roof.

APP # 26.0542 BB 273 BEACON STREET: At roof install skylight.

APP # 26.0562 BB 148 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof replace chimney cap with power vent.

APP # 26.0514 BB 190 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade repair and repoint masonry.

APP # 26.0557 BB 256 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade replace four, second-story one-over-one windows in-kind.

APP # 26.0481 BB 296 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof replace rubber membrane roofing in-kind.

APP # 26.0558 BB 328 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At rear elevation repair fire escape.

APP # 26.0545 BB 333 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade replace one first-story  one-over-one non-historic aluminum window with a one-over-one wood window.

APP # 26.0561 BB 241 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation replace garage door and entry door.

APP # 26.0519 BB 257 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade and rear elevation repair existing fire escapes.

APP # 26.0522 BB 388 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roof and roof decks to comply with current design guidelines.

APP # 26.0556 BB 125 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing wall sign.

APP # 26.0544 BB 201 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing wall sign and install wall sign and blade sign.